Survivability Analysis Framework

The growing need for interconnected and often global operations means that an operational mission or critical work process can be supported by multiple, often independently developed systems. Few analysis techniques accurately determine how these independently developed pieces have been integrated to effectively support a work process. In addition, a successful work process depends on effective use of the technology by the people who execute work process activities.

The Survivability Analysis Framework (SAF), a structured view of people, activities, and technology, helps organizations characterize the complexity of multi-system and multi-organizational business processes. The likelihood of failures increases when assumptions and decisions within one organizational area are inconsistent with those of another. The SAF is designed to address the following: